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Ministry of Finance
Special Campaign 3.0 in full swing at Delhi Customs under CBIC
Air Cargo  Commissionerate clears 20 tonnes of old paper/documents lying in Import Shed
The Delhi Customs is committed to the Swachhata Special Campaign 3.0 of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances  to augment cleanliness and elevate the workplace experiences in the Government offices. As part of the campaign, Air Cargo  Commissionerate, Delhi Customs Zone, weeded out old papers/ documents weighing approx. 20 tonnes from the Air Cargo Import shed, freeing up over 1,200 square feet of space.
Further, to reinforce the commitment of Air Cargo  Commissionerate, Delhi Customs Zone, commitment towards protection of environment, the papers/ documents so weed out would be processed as per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The office space reclaimed after weeding out the old records, would be used for seating of officers and staff of Air Cargo Import Commissionerate posted at Import Shed and for efficient record-keeping.
The tender for disposal of these old papers/documents was allotted through Government e- Market Place  following the General Financial Rules, 2017.
All commissionerates under Delhi Customs would continue to work with full zeal like Special Campaign 2.0 under which ‘Aranya’ project was appreciated by the DARPG.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Beneficial Cropping Patterns
The cropping pattern is dependent on various factors viz. agro-climatic conditions of the region, availability of resources, market forces, socio-economic conditions of the farmers, demand and supply of agricultural produce etc. Accordingly, Government of India has been emphasizing promotion of various crops/cropping system viz. rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals, nutri cereals& commercial crops under National Food Security Mission , oilseeds under NFSM-Oilseeds, horticultural crops under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture . The new technologies on crops/cropping pattern are demonstrated at the farmers’ field through State Department of Agriculture/ Indian Council of Agricultural Research /State Agricultural Universities /Krishi Vigyan Kendras  etc. and are creating awareness among farmers to choose appropriate crops/cropping system.
ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram is undertaking extensive research  and technology validation through farmers’ participatory research  on crop diversification under the aegis of AICRP-Integrated Farming Systems  in 25 States/Union Territory with the participation of 34 State Agricultural Universities and 1 Central University.
A study on “Identification of cropping system module for different farming system” at 36 locations through AICRP on Integrated Farming Systemshas been conducted in 31 districts in 20 states.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has organized seven Agro Climatic Zonal Conferences with the State Governments, ICAR, Agricultural Universities, KVKs during the month of September 2020 for better planning of cropping systems.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Dharmendra Pradhan on a visit to Austria and Germany
The Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan will lead an official delegation to participate in the 7th OPEC International Seminar organised by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries  as a special guest in Vienna, Austria from 19-20th June 2018.
The visit comes at a crucial time when the global crude oil prices are at the highest since the peak of 2014. India’s engagement with OPEC is important as India sources about 82% of crude oil, 75% of natural gas and 97% of LPG from OPEC member countries.
During the visit Pradhan will deliver a key note speech on “Sustainable Global Energy Future”. Energy Ministers from all the OPEC countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran as well as Russia, China, Oman are expected to participate in the Conference.
Pradhan will also visit Germany from 21-22nd June, 2018. He will visit Lapp Company - a German SME that has expanded onto the global stage; Vocational School ‘Berufsschule’ at Stuttgart and a Utility Company ‘Berlin Water and Energy supply’ wherein he will get acquainted with the apprentices training in the utility sector. He will meet apprentices in person to have a firsthand view of apprentices’ training in Germany. He will lead International Day of Yoga at Alexander Platz on 21st June, 2018, Berlin wherein he will take part in an event organised by Indian Embassy to promote Yoga.
He will be apprised about the German VET system and role of the Chamber of Crafts in German Dual Training System at the Chamber of Crafts in Berlin, Germany. The discussions will be followed by a visit to Siemens Dual VET Centre, Berlin, Germany.
He will also meet Ms. Anja Karliczek, German Federal Minister for Education and Research on 22nd June, 2018 and discuss mutual issues on Vocational Education & Training  Cooperation between India and Germany. Pradhan will be accompanied by senior officials of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship apart from CMDs of IOCL, BPCL and HPCL and CEO of NSDC.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Development Plans of Gram Panchayats
State wise details of Gram Panchayat Development Plan  along with the number of activities sanctioned, completed and ongoing as reported by States for the plan year 2022-23 is at Annexure.
Under Digital India Programme, Ministry is implementing e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project  with the aim to transform the functioning of Panchayati Raj Institutions , making them more transparent, accountable, and effective. The Ministry launched eGramSwaraj, a work-based Accounting Application for Panchayati Raj Institutions underthee-Panchayat MMP on 24thApril 2020. This application encompasses all aspects of Panchayat functioning viz. planning, budgeting, accounting, monitoring, asset management etc., on asingle digital platform including online payments.
Under e-Panchayat MMP funds are being provided to National Informatics Center Services Inc.  for central level support for maintenance of e-Panchayat applications. In 2022-23, the expenditure on e-Panchayat MMP is Rs.15crore.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Entrepreneurial training to youth particularly to young women and SCs/STs
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has conducted various entrepreneurial training programmes for the youth including young women and SCs/STs for running small business.
The Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme  Scheme focuses on nurturing the talent of youth by making them aware of various aspects required for setting up an enterprise. It aims to motivate the youth to consider self-employment or entrepreneurship, promote new enterprises, build capacity of existing MSMEs and inculcate entrepreneurial culture in the country. The training provided under this Scheme during 2018-19; 2019-20 and 2020-21 are 9,534 , 2,41,589  and 27,657  respectively. For the next Financial Cycle , the Scheme has been restructured with a Budget outlay of Rs. 495 Crores which will cover  Entrepreneurship Awareness Programme ;  Entrepreneurship-cum-Skill Development Programme ;  Advanced E-SDP;  Management Development Programmes ;  Advanced MDP.
Other important entrepreneurial training /skill development programmes of the Ministry are as follows:
- Under the National SC-ST Hub Scheme, skill training/entrepreneurship development programs are organized for aspiring and existing SCs/STs entrepreneurs through various Training Institutions across the country. During the year 2018-19; 2019-20 and 2020-21, a total of 6373, 3362 and 5235 have been trained respectively.
- Under the Coir Vikas Yojana, Ministry also implements Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana which imparts training for Women artisans engaged in Coir sector. During the year 2018-19; 2019-20 and 2020-21, a total of 2195, 2075 and 3591 have been trained respectively.
- The Assistance to Training Institution  Scheme supports training of various trades to Trainings Institutes of the Ministry such as National Small Industries Corporation Ltd , National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  and Central Tool Rooms.
- Under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme  Scheme, all beneficiaries are mandatorily provided with Entrepreneurship Development Program  training through online/offline mode before setting up their units.
- The Ministry through its 18 Tool Rooms and Technical Institutions spread across the country imparts training in the field of Tool making and allied Trades.
This information was given by Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Narayan Rane in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
4,000 MW Renewable Energy Power Project being set up in Tamil Nadu
The Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power has informed that under Green Energy Corridor Phase-II, a project has been approved for setting up of 624 ckm of transmission lines and 2200 MVA capacity substations by FY 2025-26, for evacuation of renewable energy power of approx. 4000 MW capacity in the state of Tamil Nadu. The project has been approved by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, at an estimated cost of Rs. 719.76 crore with central government grant of Rs. 237.52 crore at 33% of the project cost. The project is under process of implementation by the state agency Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation Limited .
Under Green Energy Corridor Phase-I, TANTRANSCO reported completion of sanctioned project for setting up of 1068 ckm transmission lines and 1910 MVA capacity substations on October 31, 2022, for which the Ministry has already released a grant of Rs. 524.30 crore to TANTRANSCO.
This information has been given by the Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy and Power Shri R. K. Singh, in a written reply to a question, in Rajya Sabha today, August 1, 2023.
Ministry of Communications
Not a single mobile phone faces disconnect threat, says DoT
The Department of Telecommunications  and Unique Identification Authority of India  in a joint statement today clarified that a few news reports in the media which state that 50 Crore mobile numbers, almost half of the total mobiles in circulation, are at the risk of disconnection, are completely untrue and imaginary. The news report tries to create unnecessary panic among mobile users by claiming that “they stare a prospect of disconnection if SIM cards procured on the basis of Aadhaar verification are not backed up by a fresh identification”.
The joint statement clarifies that the Hon’ble Supreme Court in its judgement in Aadhaar case has nowhere directed that the mobile number which has been issued through Aadhaar eKYC has to be disconnected. Therefore, there is absolutely no reason for panic or fear at all. People should not believe in such rumours. The Court has also not asked to delete all the eKYC data of telecom customers after 6 months. What the apex Court has asked that UIDAI should not keep authentication log for more than 6 months. The restriction is on UIDAI and not on the telecom companies. Therefore, there is no need for telecom companies to delete authentication logs.
So in the light of the verdict if anybody wishes to get her/his Aadhaar eKYC replaced by the fresh KYC, s/he may request the service provider for delinking of her/his Aadhaar by submitting fresh OVDs as per earlier DOT Circulars on mobile KYC. But in any case his mobile number will not be disconnected.
The Joint Statement said that what Supreme Court has done is that it has prohibited issue of new SIM cards through Aadhaar eKYC authentication process due to lack of a law. There is no direction to deactivate the old mobile phones.
The statement said that in fact the Department of Telecom and UIDAI are in a process to bring out a completely hassle-free and digital process for issuing new SIM cards through a mobile App which will be fully compliant of the Supreme Court judgement in Aadhaar Case. In the proposed process, live photograph of the person with latitude, longitude, and time stamp will be captured. The photo of her ID such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, etc., will be captured. The SIM card agent will be authenticated through OTP and SIM card will be issued. This process will be completely hassle-free and digital.
The statement reiterates that there is no need to panic or get confused by the reports that have appeared in the media.
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Ministry of Defence
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Of The 12th ROUND OF INDIA-CHINA CORPS COMMANDER LEVEL MEETING
The 12th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side. This round of meeting was held following the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of India and People’s Republic of China on 14th July in Dushanbe and the 22nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs  held on 25th June.
The two sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on resolution of remaining areas related to disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector of India-China border areas. The two sides noted that this round of meeting was constructive, which further enhanced mutual understanding. They agreed to resolve these remaining issues in an expeditious manner in accordance with the existing agreements and protocols and maintain the momentum of dialogue and negotiations.
The two sides also agreed that in the interim they will continue their effective efforts in ensuring stability along the LAC in the Western Sector and jointly maintain peace and tranquility.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports invites suggestions on draft National Youth Policy
The Government has reviewed the existing draft National Youth Policy, 2014 and prepared a new draft National Youth Policy . The draft NYP envisages a ten-year vision for youth development that India seeks to achieve by 2030. It is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals  and serves to ‘unlock the potential of the youth to advance India’. The draft NYP seeks to catalyse widespread action on youth development across five priority areas viz. education; employment & entrepreneurship; youth leadership & development; health, fitness & sports; and social justice. Each priority area is underpinned by the principle of social inclusion keeping in view the interests of the marginalized sections.
The Department of Youth Affairs seek comments/views/suggestions on the draft NYP from all stakeholders.
The comments/views/suggestions on the draft policy may be sent within 45 days  by email to dev.bhardwaj[at]gov[dot]in or policy-myas[at]gov[dot]in
Click here for draft National Youth Policy.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates P V Sindhu for winning Bronze Medal in Badminton at Tokyo Olympics 2020
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated P V Sindhu for winning the Bronze medal in Badminton at Tokyo Olympics 2020. The Prime Minister also said that she is India’s pride and one of our most outstanding Olympians.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"We are all elated by the stellar performance by @Pvsindhu1. Congratulations to her on winning the Bronze at @Tokyo2020. She is India’s pride and one of our most outstanding Olympians. #Tokyo2020"
The Prime Minister spoke to P V Sindhu and congratulated her.
A PMO tweet said;
"Well played @Pvsindhu1!
PM @narendramodi spoke to PV Sindhu and congratulated her on winning the Bronze at #Tokyo2020."
President's Secretariat
President of India to preside over 51st Conference of Governors and Lt. Governors on November 11 at Rashtrapati Bhavan
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will preside over the 51st Conference of Governors and Lt. Governors on November 11, 2021 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This will be the fourth Conference to be presided over by President Kovind.
Apart from Governors and Lt. Governors of all States and Union Territories, Vice President, Prime Minister and Union Minister of Home Affairs will also attend the Conference.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Confers with Combined Commanders
The Raksha Mantri Hon'ble Rajnath Singh joined the Combined Commanders of the Armed Forces for the Vivechana Sessions at the ongoing Combined Commanders Conference 2021 at Kevadia in Gujarat. Soon after arriving at Kevadia, the RM visited the Statue of Unity to pay his homage to the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.
Delivering the inaugural address, the Raksha Mantri dwelled on a wide spectrum of issues affecting the defence& security of the Nation. He spoke at length on the emerging nature of military threats, the critical role of the Armed Forces in meeting these threats and the anticipated changes in the nature of warfare in future. Hon’ble RM expressed his heartfelt appreciation and respect to the selfless courage displayed by the soldiers during the Eastern Ladakh standoff with PLA. Secretaries of Department of Defence, Defence Production, Department of R&D and Financial Advisor Defence Services also shared their thoughts on various relevant aspects with the Combined Commanders.
The two Vivechana sessions held over the day in the presence of the Defence Minister deliberated over a wide range of issues, some of them held behind closed doors. These deliberations addressed the ongoing modernisation of Armed Forces especially focusing on creation of integrated Theatre Commands and infusion of modern technology. Issues like morale & motivation and promotion of spirit of innovation in the Armed Forces witnessed enthusiastic participation with useful feedback and suggestions from the soldiers and younger officers of the three Services.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Chennai Airport facilitates essential medical supplies amid tough times
Vaccine corridor for smooth delivery on arrival
402.39 MT medical essentials received from abroad till 15th May 2021
Support to IAF for carrying medical oxygen cylinders and other medical essentials
Covid-19 vaccination camp organised
India’s various airports and their corona warriors are working day and night to ensure the movement and delivery of essential medical supplies across the country.As a part of these efforts, Chennai airport is playing a significant role for the whole southern Indian landscape ensuring that the essential medical supplies are being transported and delivered while our country is fighting the Covid -19 pandemic.From 12th January 2021 to till 15thMay 2021, Chennai airport has handled 44.26 MT of inbound vaccine and related cargo domestically. The bulk of the vaccine tonnage received were Covishield vaccine shipments through Pune/Mumbai Airports and Covaxin vaccine shipment through Hyderabad Airport.
An exclusive vaccine corridor was established by AAICLAS  and AAI team for smooth delivery of vaccines to the consignee on arrival. The vaccines then get further connected to nearby states and districts. From 1st May to 15th May, 2021, Chennai Airport has received Oxygen concentrator shipments to the tune of 9.53 MT.
On the international front, Chennai Airport has received 402.39 MT of inbound medical essentials till 15th May 2021. Most of the consignment can be attributed to oxygen concentrators and medical equipment received from abroad viz; Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Singapore, Doha, Kunming, Istanbul, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and France.
The airport is extending all possible support to Indian Air Force  aircraft movements carrying medical oxygen cylinders and essentials for speedy distribution across the country. Since 01st May 2021 IAF brought 900 oxygen cylinders from the UK and 256 oxygen cylinders from Singapore.Oxygen concentrators are also brought in from within the country. Last week also saw an IAF aircraft airlifting liquid oxygen tanker from Chennai Airport. All these movements adhered to the Covid protocols in place.
Chennai Airport has organised Covid vaccination camp for employees of AAI and other stakeholders and approximately 2000 frontline workers have been vaccinated.In March 2020, when the first nationwide lockdown was declared due to the Covid- 19 first wave, the cargo movement at Chennai Airport continued undeterred catering to the entire region. A year later, when our country is passing through another precarious phase, the second wave, Chennai Airport is stepping up to support India’s fight against COVID 19.
Ministry of Tourism
Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat: Students from Himachal Pradesh make a successful five-day visit to Kochi
Learn about local cuisine, culture and several aspects of Kerala state
As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat  50 students from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh concluded there visit to Kochi, Kerala recently. Out of the 50 students, 25 were from 11th and 12th standard students of Senior Secondary Schools in and around Shimla and Una  and 25 were from B.Tech students  from the University Institute of Technology , Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. They were accompanied by four teachers. The team visited various places in Kochi from June 28 to July 03, 2022. SCMS Cochin School of Business was the host institute. Himachal Pradesh and Kerala are paired states under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat.
The team was in Kochi as part of the student exchange programme under the unique initiative of the government Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. Taking forward the exchange programme the students from Himachal Pradesh visited Chendamangalam Handloom weavers cooperative society, tried their hands at cooking local cuisine like sambar at Rasa Gurukul kitchen in Chalakudy.
On the concluding day, the students also participated in a meeting between the educational institutions of the two states in a programme organised by the State Government's Samgra Shiksha Kerala  and interacted with the students of the Government Higher Secondary School in Kalamassery.
As part of the programme, the team also visited famous ASI monuments and local museums such as the Museum of Kerala History in Edappally, Durbar Hall Art Gallery in Ernakulam, Hill Palace Museum in Tripunithura and Kerala Folklore Museum at Thevara. In addition, a special session of Kalaripayatt was arranged for the group to learn about indigenous arts and sports. The students from Himachal Pradesh also made cultural performances before the students of Kerala.
The visit was being facilitated by the Union Ministry of Education and the All India Council for Technical Education , New Delhi.
PIB Headquarters
SPECIAL TRAINS
To clear the extra rush , southern railways will operate the following special trains between Kochuveli and Chennai Egmore.
1. Special fare special train from Kochuveli to Chennai Egmore
Train No.06068 Kochuveli – Chennai Egmore special fare special train will leave Kochuveli at 15.30 hrs. on 23rd & 30th August, 2017 and reach Chennai Egmore at 05.45 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2–tier – 2, AC 3-tier – 3, Sleeper Class – 11, General Second Class – 2 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Thiruvananthapuram, Kulithurai, Nagercoil Town, Valliyur, Tirunelveli, Kovilpatti, Satur, Virudhunagar, Madurai, Dindigul, Tiruchchirappalli, Vriddhachalam, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, Tambaram and Mambalam.
2. Suvidha special train from Chennai Egmore to Kochuveli
Train No.82607 Chennai Egmore – Kochuveli Suvidha special train will leave Chennai Egmore at 20.20 hrs. on 24th& 31st August, 2017 and reach Kochuveli at 12.25 hrs. the next day.
Composition: AC 2–tier – 2, AC 3-tier – 3, Sleeper Class – 11, General Second Class – 2 & Luggage-cum-brake van – 2 coaches.
Stoppages: Tambaram, Chengalpattu, Villupuram, Vriddhachalam, Tiruchchirappalli, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Satur, Kovilpatti, Tirunelveli, Valliyur, Nagercoil Town, Kulithurai and Thiruvananthapuram.
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